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triggering

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/ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/ · trig-ger-ing

causing a strong emotional reaction, often negative or distressing.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

causing a strong emotional reaction, often negative or distressing.

ایسا جو شدید جذباتی ردعمل پیدا کرے، اکثر منفی یا تکلیف دہ۔

پریشان کن

pareshan kun

Synonyms

disturbingupsettingprovocativeپریشان کندماغیشورش انگیز

Antonyms

calmingsoothingreassuringپرسکونتسلی بخشاطمینان دہ

Common Collocations

  • triggering events
  • triggering memories
  • triggering feelings

Example Sentences

Certain sounds can be triggering for individuals with PTSD.

کچھ آوازیں PTSD کے شکار افراد کے لیے پریشان کن ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Kuch aawazein PTSD ke shikar afraad ke liye pareshan kun ho sakti hain.

His comments were triggering for many in the audience.

اس کے تبصرے حاضرین میں بہت سے لوگوں کے لیے پریشان کن تھے۔

Us ke tabsaray haazreen mein bahut se logon ke liye pareshan kun the.

The movie contains scenes that could be seen as triggering for some viewers.

اس فلم میں ایسے مناظر ہیں جو بعض ناظرین کے لیے پریشان کن ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Is film mein aise manazir hain jo baaz nazreen ke liye pareshan kun ho sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

triggered:Triggered is the past tense of the verb trigger, while triggering is the present participle form describing an ongoing action.

Word Family

trigger
verbچیننا
trigger
nounچین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a trigger as the pin on a grenade: pull it to release an explosive reaction.

Imagine a bell ringing to indicate a strong emotional disturbance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

رنجش ہی سہی، دل ہی دکھانے کے لیے آ، آ پھر سے مجھے چھوڑ جانے کے لیے آ

Ranjish hi sahi, dil hi dukhane ke liye aa, aa phir se mujhe chhod jane ke liye aa

Even if it's just resentment, come back to hurt my heart; come back once more to leave me again.

Ahmad Faraz, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دیکھنے سے، سننے سے، سوچنے سے بہت کچھ ہو جاتا ہے۔

Dekhne se, sunne se, sochne se bohat kuch ho jata hai.

Much can happen just by seeing, listening, or thinking.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "trigger" — a device that sets something in motion

First known use: 19th century

The term 'triggering' evolved from the noun 'trigger' in the early 19th century, incorporating the -ing form to denote the action of causing a reaction or event.